Where do the top WMass recruits stand as National Signing Day approaches?

With National Signing Day and the signing period looming, it's time to take a look at some of the top recruits from Western Massachusetts. While the National Signing Period for all sports begins next week, but more specifically, the National Football Signing Day is Wednesday.

To take part in what has become a pseudo-holiday in football hotbeds across the nation, here's the latest news on which schools are interested or very interested in our local gridiron stars.

Thanks to Russ Held, of The Republican for compiling the notes. Be sure to follow all of his updates, as well as the sports staff's updates on athletes from other sports throughout the signing period.